May 7, 2026 Craic & Codology

Air conditioning: Government more than happy to vent about BAM Foundations: Fine Gael’s poll numbers continue to remain on the floor Entryways: Door slammed firmly shut on previous opening date Theatres: Whole sorry saga starting to look like a Greek tragedy Accessibility: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill looking for a quick off-ramp from the Department of Health… Read more »

May 7, 2026 Craic & Codology

There are increasing fears AI could lead to dramatic job losses among TDs, with the technology specialising in “boring and repetitive tasks”. This means deputies’ Dáil speeches are immediately under threat, as well as their RTÉ news appearances, social media posts and voluminous press releases. “TDs are becoming increasingly lifelike and some of them even… Read more »

April 23, 2026 Craic & Codology

by Angela Gabriel Faced with ongoing controversy, the Almighty has deleted a Truth Social post depicting himself as Donald Trump. The image showed God in flowing elasticated golf pants kicking his gold-plated ball out of the rough and onto the fairway. “No disrespect was aimed at the most powerful being in the universe, President Trump,”… Read more »

April 23, 2026 Craic & Codology

Boxing promoter Daniel Kinahan is said to be “absolutely dreading” a string of legal fights that are being organised for him by authorities in Dublin. The alleged heavy hitter is currently living in the United Arab Emirates, where he’s managed to roll with the punches for years but now looks likely to get slapped with… Read more »

April 23, 2026 Craic & Codology

RTÉ BOSSES have reacted strongly to Kathryn Thomas’s documentary on the ageing of the public broadcaster. The harrowing programme showed the lengths that Montrose executives will go to create the illusion of being a relevant and energetic broadcaster. The station’s move to ruthlessly remove excess fat (eg drama and children’s and religious programmes) and hide… Read more »

April 23, 2026 Craic & Codology

Our father who aren’t on Truth Social Hallowed be thy name Thy kingdom come, Hegseth is dumb If Trump put a sock in it, we’d be in heaven Give us this day our daily dread And forgive the Maga head-cases As we forgive those Who repost fake news headlines And lead us not down conspiracy… Read more »

April 23, 2026 Craic & Codology

A major storm is brewing in media circles with the news that RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst isn’t in line for any further proposed pay hikes. The development has prompted heated discussion in Montrose, where staff had become used to ongoing reports of a possible 20 grand increase in Bakhurst’s salary. “It’s hard to know… Read more »

April 23, 2026 Craic & Codology

US vice-president JD Vance has again hit back at critics who question his diplomatic skills following his humiliating contribution to Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary and ongoing setbacks in ending the Iran war. “I’ve already achieved a credible target for America’s triumphant exit from Irania,” he told reporters. “Thanks to my negotiations, we have agreed… Read more »

April 23, 2026 Craic & Codology

There were disturbing scenes in Dublin yesterday after a man fell on his own sword. Witnesses say Mr Healy-Rae was following the path of his friend, Micheál, when he suddenly executed a U-turn. “He decided to set off down a different road and that’s when it happened,” said one observer. “I heard he recently had… Read more »

April 23, 2026 Craic & Codology

Diesel: Fianna Fáil TDs fuming with Jim O’Callaghan Carbon tax: Coalition will continue to gaslight the public Haulage: Backbenchers want no truck with Simon Harris Infrastructure: Healy-Raes hitting the road Agriculture: Opposition hoping to make hay Fisheries: Support for Cabinet sinking fast